Clarkson Transit Station Area Study

1 WELCOME + INTRODUCTIONS

The Team – City of Mississauga – The Planning Partnership – Cushman & Wakefield – LEA Consulting

2 WHY WE’RE HERE TODAY • The purpose of the engagement session is to gather feedback on the preliminary options for the Clarkson Transit Station Area and draft Vision and Guiding Principles

• We will consider your feedback to prepare the preliminary preferred option for the Clarkson Transit Station Area 3 AGENDA

4 PROVINCIAL CONTEXT

The Government of Ontario and their partners at Metrolinx are investing in convenient, integrated transit across the province.

This includes electrification of our GO train lines.

In Mississauga, the Lakeshore West GO line will undergo changes to allow for electrification and 15 min, all day two-way service.

As demand increases, MiWay will respond accordingly to the service changes implemented by Metrolinx. 5 DIRECTION FROM ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENTS

1. Get more people living and working close to Clarkson Station to foster a transit-supportive community + meet required 150 persons+jobs / ha

2. Provide for a mix of uses and community facilities to create a complete community

3. Encourage walking and cycling / active transportation to promote a healthy community

6 SCOPE OF THIS STUDY

To prepare for these changes and directions, the City of Mississauga is developing a plan for the area surrounding the Clarkson GO station.

This Study will provide a planning framework to guide future development, ensuring it supports transit and contributes to the walkability of the area, creating a ‘complete community’.

In addition, the Study seeks to:

• Gather feedback from stakeholders and the local community • Complete a transportation assessment • Explore the possibility of employment land conversions • Develop a land use plan, policies and design guidelines 7 WHERE WE’RE AT

8 STUDY AREA

CLARKSON-LORNE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD

CLARKSON VILLAGE

SOUTHDOWN southdown

EMPLOYMENT AREA

9 THE FINAL PLAN WILL:

• Be compatible with the character/context of the existing neighbourhood • Incorporate a wide range of uses • Accommodate all road users including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, car users, and truck drivers • Provide community facilities to support existing and future local population • Create a sustainable community that promotes green building design and enhances/protects the natural environment • Be consistent with the Clarkson Village Study, which locates higher density buildings in the west precinct of Clarkson Village • Accommodate a minimum density of 150 persons+jobs / ha in the

Study Area 10 CONSULTATION TO DATE

Community Meeting #1 On-line Surveys December 5, 2018 Nov. 20 - Dec. 20 105 people 28 people, over 100 data points

One-on-One Interviews With landowners and Social Media Posts business owners in the study area

11 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 How will the Clarkson Transit Station Area look, feel and function?

• Calm traffic • Improved pedestrian and cycling access • Good transit connections • Highest buildings near the GO Station • Mix of uses • Green space

Clean, beautiful and safe for all to use

12 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 Open Space and Streetscape

• Safe green space • Connections to Lake and Sheridan Creek • Pedestrian friendly streetscapes and trails

13 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 Mobility

• More bike parking • Safe & secure bike parking • Safe pedestrian access to the Station

14 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 Buildings and Land Use

• V ariety of building heights • Community facilities • Mix of uses • Places for people to work • Mix of housing

15 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 What images are the best examples for new buildings?

16 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 What images are the best examples for public space?

17 WHAT WE HEARD – WORKSHOP 1 What images are the best example improvements to mobility?

18 DRAFT VISION STATEMENT

The Clarkson Transit Station Area will transform into a vibrant, sustainable, complete and mixed-use community where a diversity of buildings and a rich and connected public realm offers pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and drivers different ways to access, navigate and experience the area.

Living, working and playing will be supported and enhanced by a wide range of housing forms, employment opportunities and a connected pedestrian-oriented parks and open space network.

19 DRAFT GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1 Establish a hierarchy of well-connected public spaces to support cultural, civic and community life throughout the year.

2 Create vibrant and animated streets that support community life and all modes of transportation that are accessible to everyone.

3 Develop a safe and reliable active transportation network that is integrated within the existing network and provides connections to neighbourhoods, amenities and the GO Station.

20 DRAFT GUIDING PRINCIPLES 4 Promote a mix and variety of uses, including a range of housing types, affordable housing, and opportunities for retail, commercial, employment and community uses. 5 Protect and enhance natural features while broadening opportunities for public access, enjoyment, education and stewardship. 6 Demonstrate high-quality and green building design in new development and incorporate best practices that respect and complement the character of the Clarkson Village.

21 WHAT’S THERE

southdown FORESTVIEW PARK TODAY? SHERIDAN CREEK TRAIL

Existing Uses

HINDHEAD PARK Community / Cultural Retail commercial + Mixed-Use

Industrial BROMSGROVE PARK TURTLE GLEN Open Space / Greenlands Municipal Parking

Institutional TWIN SPRUCE PARK Residential Apartments + Senior Housing

Residential Detached + Semi-Detached CLARKSON FIRE STATION

Residential Townhouses CLARKSON CROSSING southdown Utility / Public Work

Vacant

WHAT’S THERE TODAY? southdown

Building

1-4 storeys 22 11 5-8 storeys 9-22 storeys 18 15 8

southdown 17 11

WHAT’S THERE

southdown FORESTVIEW PARK TODAY? SHERIDAN CREEK TRAIL

Green Space

HINDHEAD PARK

Community Parks

Greenlands Parks BROMSGROVE PARK TURTLE GLEN

TWIN SPRUCE PARK

southdown

WHAT’S THERE

TODAY? 13

Mobility 14

trail 29 110 on-road bike route bus route 335 bus stop rail line

parking 23 4 11 12

southdown 29

WHAT’S THERE TODAY? Statistics

Size: 85 ha

Existing Population: 4,179

Existing Jobs: 1,587

Existing Density: 68 persons + jobs/ha

Planned Development: 957 persons

26 CLARKSON TSA What we need achieve

Require density: 150 persons and jobs/ ha Total persons + jobs required: 12,750

Stable Development 5,250 p+j

Opportunity Lands 7,500 p+j

Hydro Corridor

Natural Heritage System 27 APPROACHES TO DENSITY

1. Uniform / Balanced

2. Transitional 3. Central

28 COMMON ELEMENTS Buildings

Low-Rise Building High-Rise Slab Building

Mid-Rise Building High-Rise Point Tower

29 COMMON ELEMENTS Land Uses

Mixed Use Parks

Employment

30 COMMON ELEMENTS Green Space

Greenway Connecting Links

Squares Neighbourhood Park

31 COMMON ELEMENTS Streetscape

Main Street Office Streets

Residential Streets Arterial Streets

32 33

34 35

36 37

38 39 Questions of clarification

40 EVALUATION OF THE CONCEPT OPTIONS BASED ON HOW THEY BEST ACHIEVE THE PRINCIPLES & POLICY DIRECTIONS

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

1 2 3 4 5 6

public spaces streets active transportation uses natural features building design

Emerging Preferred Concept 41 EVALUATION OF THE CONCEPT OPTIONS BASED ON MANY INPUTS

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Policies + Guidelines Public City staff Core Team Consulting Team Landowners

Emerging Preferred Concept 42 WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES The purpose of this workshop is to obtain input on the plan options to help the team develop the final plan.

43 WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES Activity #1 Each table has a copy of the vision statement and principles. Please add words or phrases that are missing. Delete words or phrases that are not appropriate.

44 WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES Activity #2 Each table has a copy of each plan option. Please record your comments on the sheet. Share your thoughts on mobility, public realm and land use/built form.

45 NEXT STEPS • Online Survey – Options • Transportation Analysis • Preferred Option • Final Plan • Open House